as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
As agents grow more capable and more autonomous, trust has to be validated at the moment of execution.
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Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026
The best deals on streaming devices Amazon’s most capable streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage.
—John Higgins, The Verge, 23 June 2026
The griddle function is even capable of actual Maillard browning to chops and drumsticks.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 20 June 2026
To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026
The best deals on streaming devices Amazon’s most capable streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage.
—John Higgins, The Verge, 23 June 2026
The griddle function is even capable of actual Maillard browning to chops and drumsticks.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 20 June 2026
To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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For anyone venturing off-the-grid or out deep in nature, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a top contender as a rugged, adventure-suitable wearable.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Package details vary by line and ship, and some plans are suitable only for messaging or browsing, while others allow streaming or video calls.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Tarkanian’s last four 49er teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament and his 1971 team came within inches of the Final Four, losing to UCLA, 57-55.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For example, regular brokerage accounts, savings accounts and other investment vehicles that are not considered qualified retirement plans will generally not receive the same bankruptcy exemptions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The humor came from watching competent people freeze, hedge and stop trying because the target kept moving.—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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About a month ago, a psychologist found that McGuire was competent.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Under the law, California is able to set these stricter standards through a waiver from the EPA.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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The first population of users to adopt this technology will be those with an acute medical need—in particular, individuals with severe speech and motor paralysis who otherwise would not be able to communicate with the outside world.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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